god of comfort.  playing it safe.  resonates with me as a mother.  trying to keep my children close and safe.  yet i pray that they will have greater faith than i do and that they would be willing to do great things for God.  and be faithful in even the small things God calls them to do.  and i know God will answer this prayer.  and this strikes fear into my heart.  would i be ready to let them go if called to a dangerous country to witness and minister?  will i trust them in the Lord’s hands and in His care no matter where they are or would i choose to keep them close in my perceived control to keep them safe.  my head clearly knows this answer and yet my heart still fears.  so i pray that the Lord would ready me to let them go if they’re called to go and to trust Him who loves them more and perfectly than i ever could.